Emoh Ruo
| Emoh Ruo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Denny Lawrence |
| Written by | Paul Leadon David Poltorak |
| Produced by | David Elfick |
| Starring | Joy Smithers Martin Sacks Philip Quast Genevieve Mooy |
| Cinematography | Andrew Lesnie |
| Edited by | Ted Otton |
| Music by | Cameron Allan |
| Distributed by | Greater Union |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$1,500,000[1] |
| Box office | A$34,000[2] |
Emoh Ruo is a 1985 Australian comedy film directed by Denny Lawrence and starring Joy Smithers and Martin Sacks.[3]
Plot
[edit]The Tunkleys move from a caravan park into a suburban home goes wrong.
Reception
[edit]Andrew Urban wrote that "Emoh Ruo relies on stereotypes, but it does so with larrikin good humour, and lets us enjoy a big, lowbrow finish."[4] The Sydney Morning Herald stated "Emoh Ruo is a pleasant entertainment, but less than memorable".[5] Writing in Cinema Papers Christine Cremen says "With its lively combination of satire, sentimentality, near-tragedy and pratfall farce, Emoh Ruo resembles one of the better Preston Sturges comedies".[6] Writing in the book Australian Film, 1978-1994: A Survey of Theatrical Features Bruce Sandow states "More light-hearted situation comedy than biting satire, the film has its amusing moments. Competently made and entertaining in a lowbrow way, it has no pretensions to social comment. But its resorting to well-known Australian stereotypes is more often witless than inspired."[7] A review in Variety finishes "Overall, Emoh Ruo might just be the success the Australian film industry is looking for right now".[8]
Awards
[edit]Emoh Ruo was nominated for an AFI Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Genevieve Mooy.
Cast
[edit]- Joy Smithers - Terri Tunkley
- Martin Sacks - Des Tunkley
- Jack Ellis - Jack Tunkley
- Philip Quast - Les Tunkley
- Louise Le Nay - Helen Tunkley
- Joanna Burgess - Tunkley Twin
- Nathalie Burgess - Tunkley Twin
- Genevieve Mooy - Margaret York
- Max Phipps - Sam Tregado
- Bill Young - Wally Wombat
- Helen McDonald - Pat Harrison
- Mervyn Drake - Warren Harrison
- Noel Hodda - Pete
- Richard Carter - Thommo
- Di Smith - Cheryl Mason
- Lance Curtis - Wayne Mason
- Garry Who - Policeman
- Charito Ortez - Sam's Receptionist
- Rainee Skinner - Teller
- John Spicer - Magistrate
- Ray Marshall - Clarrie
- Tracey Higginson - Surfer Girl
- Angelo D'Angelo - Surfer Guy
- Suzanne Dudley - Supervisor
- Zafar Khan - Indian Couple
- Azra Khan - Indian Couple
- Ian McGowan - Des' Bus Driving Double
- Archie - George Harrison
Soundtrack
[edit]| Emoh Ruo | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by various artists | |
| Released | 1985 |
| Label | Regular Records |
| Producer | Cameron Allen |
Side A
- " Our Home" (Instrumental) (John Clifforth) - 2:01
- "Build It Right" (Barnum and Barnum) performed by The Vitabeats - 3:46
- "I Don't Dream" (Gangga Jang) performed by Gang Gajang - 3:24
- "Made for You" (Clifforth, C.Allen and M.Callaghan) performed by Broderick Smith and Vanetta Field- 3:46
- "Our Home" (Clifforth) performed by John Clifforth - 2:57
- "Path of Stone" (Callaghan and Graham Bidstrup) performed by Stetsons - 6:19
Side B
- "Terry Through a Fish Tank" - 2:17
- "The Tunkleys Leave Home" - 3:20
- "A Shark in the Bath" - 0:55
- "Sam Tregado in an Asian Mood" - 1:06
- "Sam Tregado in a Greek Mood" - 2:03
- "Des Builds a B.B.Q. - 2:14
- "The Jaguar Samba" - 3:14
- "Made for You" (Instrumental) - 4:07
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990, p311-312
- ^ "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office" (PDF), Film Victoria, 2009, archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2012
- ^ Roddick, Nick (May 1985), "Seeing Stars", Cinema Papers, archived from the original on 14 June 2020, retrieved 19 November 2019
- ^ Urban, Andrew (5 September 2007), "EMOH RUO: DVD", Urban Cinefile, archived from the original on 16 March 2020, retrieved 19 November 2019
- ^ "What's on", Sydney Morning Herald, 27 September 1985
- ^ Cremen, Christine (November 1985), "On our selection", Cinema Papers, archived from the original on 27 February 2023, retrieved 19 November 2019
- ^ Sandow, Bruce (1995). Murray, Scott; Caputo, Raffaele; Tanskaya, Alissa (eds.). Australian Film, 1978-1994: A Survey of Theatrical Features. Oxford University Press. p. 167. ISBN 9780195537772.
- ^ Variety Film Reviews, Volume 19. Garland Publishing. 1988. ISBN 9780835227995.
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